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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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