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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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