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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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