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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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