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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses 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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