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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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