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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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