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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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