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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate 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 digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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