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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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