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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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