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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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