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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world 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 MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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