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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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