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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation 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 motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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