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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Education