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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses 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 online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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