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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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