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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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