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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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