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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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