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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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