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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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