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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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