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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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