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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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