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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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