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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online 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 institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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