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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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