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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. 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 usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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