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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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