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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. 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 massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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