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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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