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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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