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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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