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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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