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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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