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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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