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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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