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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. 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 almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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