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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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