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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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