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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take 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. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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