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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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