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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes 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. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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