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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses