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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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