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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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