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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. 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 massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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