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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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