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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning enable people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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