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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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