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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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