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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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