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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the 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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