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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources