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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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