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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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