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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. 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 courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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