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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. 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 distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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