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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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