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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. 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 ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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