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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. 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 massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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