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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. 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 free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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