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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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