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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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