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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. 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 issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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