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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of 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. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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