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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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