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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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