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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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