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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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