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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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