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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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