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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes 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 online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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