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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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