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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in 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 MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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