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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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