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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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