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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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