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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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