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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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