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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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