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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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