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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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