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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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