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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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