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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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