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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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