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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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