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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning enable humans 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 massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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