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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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