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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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