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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. 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 customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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