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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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