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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology are enabling students 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 customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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