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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. 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 for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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