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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over 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. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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