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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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