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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. 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. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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