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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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