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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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