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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. 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. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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