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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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