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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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