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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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