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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education