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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for people 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. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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