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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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