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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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