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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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