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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba 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 teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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