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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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