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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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