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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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