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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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