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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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