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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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