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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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