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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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