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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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