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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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