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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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