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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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