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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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