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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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