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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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