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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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