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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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