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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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