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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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