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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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