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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants 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 classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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