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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students 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 several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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