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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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