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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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 online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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