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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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