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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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