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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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