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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes 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 customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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