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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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