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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies 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 issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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