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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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