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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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