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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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