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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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