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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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