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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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