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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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