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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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