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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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