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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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