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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate 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 massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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