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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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