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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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