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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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