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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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