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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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