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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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