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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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 commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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