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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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