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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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