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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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