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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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