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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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