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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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