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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. 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 generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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