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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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