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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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