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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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