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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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