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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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