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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants 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. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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