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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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