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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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