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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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