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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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