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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to participate 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. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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