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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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