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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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