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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. 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 massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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