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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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