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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the major 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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