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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people 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 quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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