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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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