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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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