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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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