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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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