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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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