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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part 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. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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