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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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