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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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