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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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