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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. 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 issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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