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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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