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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants 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 massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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