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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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