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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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