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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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