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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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