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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to massive open online courses (MOOCs) and open educational resources. There are a lot of compelling new elearning technologies emerging each year that can be used for schooling. Massive open online courses (MOOC) and similar ventures with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners all over the world to learn from well-known educators. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. It is problematic to inspire thousands of participants in online environments. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct MOOCs? This MOOCs book also reviews the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.

The latest improvements in digital learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This scholarly new MOOC courses book considers feasible strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. For more details see this MOOCs Book website.