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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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