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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take 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 free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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