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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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