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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources