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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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