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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses 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. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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