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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of 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 massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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