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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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