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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. 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. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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