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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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