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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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