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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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