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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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