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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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