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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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