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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of 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. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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