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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for students 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 a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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