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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered students 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. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education