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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment 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 manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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