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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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