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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in 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 massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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