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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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