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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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