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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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