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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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