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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part 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. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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