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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently 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 quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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