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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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