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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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