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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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