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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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