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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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