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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. 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 massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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