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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental 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 stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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