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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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