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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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