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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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