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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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