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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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