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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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