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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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