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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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