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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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