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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment 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 deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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