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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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