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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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