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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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