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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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