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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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