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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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