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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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