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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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