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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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