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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. 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 massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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