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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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