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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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