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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically 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 a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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