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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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