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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently 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 issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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