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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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