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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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