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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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