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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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