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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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