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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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