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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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