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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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