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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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