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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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