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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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