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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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