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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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