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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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