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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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