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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. 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 online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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