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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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