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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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