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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part 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 massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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