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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. 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. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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