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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all around 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 classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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