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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education