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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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