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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. 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 typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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