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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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