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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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