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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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