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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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