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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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