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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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