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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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