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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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