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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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