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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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