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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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 MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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