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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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