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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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