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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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