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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment 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 teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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