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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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