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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major 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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