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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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