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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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