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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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