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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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