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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies 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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