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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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