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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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