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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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