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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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