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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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