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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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