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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. 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. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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