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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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