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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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