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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? 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 deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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