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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. 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. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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