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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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