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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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