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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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