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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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