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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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