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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling students 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 commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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