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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate 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 usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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