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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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