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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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