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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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