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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate 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. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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