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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses 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 students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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