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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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