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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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