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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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