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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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