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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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