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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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