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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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