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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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