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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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