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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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