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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources