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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning enable 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. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key 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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