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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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