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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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