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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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