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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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