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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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