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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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