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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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