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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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