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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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