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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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