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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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