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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses 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. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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