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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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