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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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