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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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