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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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