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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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