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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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