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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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