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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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