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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes 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. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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