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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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