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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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