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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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