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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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