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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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