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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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