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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free 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 a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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