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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates 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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