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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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