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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. 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. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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