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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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