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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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