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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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