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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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