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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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