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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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