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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses 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 online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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