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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education