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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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