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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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