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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources