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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around 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 mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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