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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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