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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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