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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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