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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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