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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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