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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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