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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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