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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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