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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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