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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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