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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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