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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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