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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes 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 MOOC courses are mostly free for students 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 subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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