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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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