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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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