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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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