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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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