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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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