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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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