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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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