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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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