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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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