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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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