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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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