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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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