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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth 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 massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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