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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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