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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education