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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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