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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning 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 online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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