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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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