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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? 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 we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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