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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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