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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation 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 organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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