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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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