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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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