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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? 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 student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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