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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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