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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes 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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