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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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