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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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