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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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