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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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