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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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