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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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