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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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