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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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