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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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