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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in 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 massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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