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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students 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 massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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