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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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