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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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