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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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