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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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