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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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