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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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