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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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