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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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