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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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