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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take online courses. 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 massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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