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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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