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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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