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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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