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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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