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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not 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 a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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