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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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