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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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