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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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