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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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