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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around 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. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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