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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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