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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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