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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners 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. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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