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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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