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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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