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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners all around 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 ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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