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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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