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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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