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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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