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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. 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. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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