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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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