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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. 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 massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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