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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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