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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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