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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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