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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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