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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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