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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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