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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not 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 several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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