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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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