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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and 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 educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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