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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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