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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in 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 massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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