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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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