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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers 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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