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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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