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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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