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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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