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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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