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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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