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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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