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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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