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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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