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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not 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 e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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