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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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