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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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