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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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