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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually 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. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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