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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes 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. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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