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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students 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 many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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