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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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