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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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