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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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