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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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