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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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