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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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