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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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