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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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