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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses 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 always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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