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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and 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 organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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