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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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