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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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