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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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