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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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