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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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