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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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