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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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