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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? 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 we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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